Lions D/ST Losing Two Key Contributors

The Detroit Lions have placed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) and defensive end James Houston (ankle) on Injured Reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network. Both players were injured in the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks and now Detroit is down two key defensive players for quite a while. Gardner-Johnson was […]

Anthony Brown Joins 49ers Active Roster

Veteran cornerback Anthony Brown was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' active roster on Tuesday. Brown was released from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on September 14, so he quickly found a new home. The 29-year-old defensive back suffered a torn Achilles in Week 13 of last season with the Dallas Cowboys but looks to […]

Shaq Thompson Out For The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (fibula) suffered a fractured fibula in the team's loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The 29-year-old underwent surgery to repair the injury and will miss the remainder of the 2023 season. Thompson has been a reliable run-stopper for Carolina since entering the league in 2015 as a first-round […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Released From Hospital, Should Be Fine

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest) was released from the hospital on Monday night after undergoing precautionary scans for what is believed to be a chest contusion, according to sources. The scans came back negative and there's optimism that he will be fine moving forward. Fitzpatrick was injured in Monday night's win over the […]

Shaq Thompson Likely Done For The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (ankle) suffered an injury to his ankle on Monday night in the Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints that is likely to keep him out for the rest of the season, according to sources. Thompson will undergo tests on Tuesday to get more information, but head coach Frank […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Ruled Out With Chest Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest) suffered a chest injury on Monday night against the Cleveland Browns and has been ruled out. Fitzpatrick left the Week 2 contest at the end of the third quarter and will not make it back. Before leaving, the 26-year-old defensive back had six tackles (five solo) and two passes […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Feared To Have A Torn Pec

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to sources. Gardner-Johnson had been a big part of Detroit's defense and is now out indefinitely and potentially for the rest of the season. It's pretty […]

Shaq Thompson Doubtful To Return Against Saints

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (shin) suffered a shin injury early in the Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 and is doubtful to return. It's not a surprise that Thompson won't return to this contest after he needed to be carted off the field after Trevor Penning landed on his […]

Cardinals Put Budda Baker On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed star safety Budda Baker (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Monday, which means he'll now miss at least the next four games. Baker suffered his hamstring injury in practice on Friday and was inactive for the Week 2 loss to the New York Giants. The 27-year-old All-Pro won't be able to make […]

Marcus Williams Won't Go On Injured Reserve

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marcus Williams (pectoral) will not require surgery for his pectoral injury and will not go on Injured Reserve, according to head coach John Harbaugh. This is a good sign for the 27-year-old, who was placed on Injured Reserve in October of last season and did not return until early December. Baltimore's […]

Patriots Defense Forces Turnover On Rookie’s First Career Interception

The New England Patriots' defense allowed 24 points during a Week 2 loss at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots, much like the Chargers in Week 1, had trouble slowing down the Dolphins' red-hot offense. However, to their credit, the unit held Tyreek Hill to 40 yards and rookie Christian Gonzalez notched his […]

Lukas Van Ness Questionable To Return Sunday

Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (elbow) is questionable to return in Week 2 versus the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie had logged two tackles before exiting the contest. Kingsley Enagbare and Justin Hollins will earn more snaps in Van Ness' absence.

Nick Scott Won't Return Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old had logged nine tackles prior to exiting Sunday's contest. Jordan Battle should see more snaps at strong safety until Scott is able to return.

Micah Hyde Questionable To Return Sunday

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Given Buffalo's sizable lead, it would be a bit surprising to see him check back in on Sunday. Cam Lewis will likely see more snaps until Hyde can return.

Budda Baker Inactive For Week 2

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report Friday. His absence will be felt as the Cardinals enter Week 2 as underdogs. Andre Chachere is expected to start at free safety in his absence.

Wan'Dale Robinson, Azeez Ojulari Inactive Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) and defensive end Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) are inactive for Week 2 versus the Arizona Cardinals. Both players had been listed as doubtful, so their absence Sunday comes as no surprise. Darren Waller is the only Giants pass-catcher who can be trusted in fantasy football at the moment. […]

Jaquan Brisker Questionable To Return With Illness

The Chicago Bears are saying that safety Jaquan Brisker (illness) is questionable to return to the Week 2 game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an illness. It's a notable development for the Bears' secondary and for fantasy managers that have Brisker in their starting spot at defensive back in IDP formats. […]

Brian Burns Won't Discuss Contract During The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns won't discuss a new contract during the season. "We haven't really been in talks," said the multi-time Pro Bowler on Saturday. "I told them once the season started, I'm all about ball." Burns began the year with a bang, totaling seven tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in the […]

Budda Baker Questionable For Week 2

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (hamstring) popped up on the Week 2 injury report on Friday and was a limited practice participant, leaving him questionable to play against the New York Giants this Sunday. Baker must have picked up the hamstring injury during practice this week after he was a full participant on both Wednesday […]

Jaycee Horn Placed On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) on Injured reserve on Friday. Horn sustained an injury to his hamstring during the first half of the Panthers' Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The move comes just three days before their interdivisional showdown against the New Orleans Saints set for Sept 18. The former […]

Patriots Defense Difficult To Trust In Week 2

The New England Patriots' defense is worth avoiding in fantasy football ahead of their Week 2 clash with the Miami Dolphins. Although the Patriots' defense is normally considered one of the premier units in football, their upcoming matchup offers a daunting task. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tossed for 466 yards last Sunday while receiver Tyreek […]

Chris Jones To Make Season Debut Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will make his 2023 season debut this Sunday in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as expected. Jones ended his lengthy holdout by agreeing to a reworked one-year deal with the team, but not before sitting out last Thursday night's season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions. The 29-year-old […]

Chase Young Practices In Full Thursday

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday. It's a notable development for the former second overall pick that has been set back by injuries since winning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, as he had been limited in practices since suffering a stinger in the […]

Joey Bosa Misses Another Practice

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Even if Bosa is able to return to practice on Friday, he's trending towards having to miss the Week 2 contest on the road against the Tennessee Titans. That would be great news for quarterback Ryan Tannehill […]

Week 2 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

Week 1 of the NFL season is under our belts. The opening weekend had its usual share of surprises, such as Puka Nakua exceeding our wildest expectations. It also had its fair share of unsurprising outcomes, as some players and teams met our expectations to a T. For example, as we expected, Chris Jones missed […]

Jamal Adams Back At Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. It's a milestone day for Adams, who hadn't practiced or played since tearing his quadriceps tendon in Week 1 of the 2022 campaign. The Seahawks will no doubt take it slow with the 27-year-old star safety and […]

Joey Bosa Already On The Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) is already on the Week 2 injury report and was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Bosa is dealing with some hamstring soreness after the team's Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It doesn't sound like anything serious, but with a player with such […]

Jaycee Horn Dealing With Serious Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) is reportedly dealing with a serious hamstring injury after being banged up in the Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. According to Panthers head coach Frank Reich, surgery and a stint on Injured Reserve are both options for the former first-round pick. Horn has played in just 17 […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

In Week 1, T.J. Watt, Josh Allen, Jessie Bates III, and Zaire Franklin balled out. Watt, Allen, and 49ers DE Drake Jackson tied for the Week 1 lead with 3.0 sacks each. Bates made two interceptions and 10 combined tackles in his debut with the Falcons. And Franklin was one of only two defenders (the […]

Cameron Heyward To Have Surgery, Likely Headed To Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that defensive end Cameron Heyward (groin) will undergo surgery on the groin injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and is likely headed to Injured Reserve with a chance to return this year. Heyward could miss up to […]